Let me introduce myself: I'm Janet Davis, an artist and entrepreneur living and working on the North side of Bonavista Bay, on the island of Newfoundland in Eastern Canada. There are many challenges to running a business here in a small rural community, and there are many wonderful benefits too. This blog is where I share some of those challenges and triumphs, and share what it's like to live in this part of the world.
Quite a few weeks ago, Alexis Templeton and I started making some platters with my printing plate for Humpbacks. The finished pieces are ready to go. You can pick one up at Alexis Templeton Studio in St. John’s, or here at Norton’s Cove Studio… I have four in stock. Of course, each one is a little different. It’s great fun to see what comes out of the kiln at Alexis’ studio.
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| Humpbacks | Printed Clay | Alexis Templeton and Janet Davis | $287 + HST |
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| A slab of clay with a linocut plate of the same size, fitting six different snowflake designs on each slab… |
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| The printing plate on top of the clay, ready to roll through the slab roller… |
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| The plate is peeled off the clay… |
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| And the printed slabs are placed on boards to dry a little bit… |
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| And then each snowflake is cut by hand from the slabs while the clay is still damp. |
After this much, I’m out of the picture for a while. The snowflakes, after drying some more between flat boards to keep them from warping, get the edges smoothed by rubbing a damp sponge over them ever so carefully. They go in the kiln to be bisque fired (I think that’s the term- Alexis, leave a comment to correct what I get wrong!), then get some of the beautiful crystaline glaze added to the smooth side of the snowflake, get fired again, and they’re ready to go to their new homes!
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Here are all six finished snowflake designs. Each one has a lino cut image from me on one side, and Alexis’ glaze on the other side. Their prices go by size: $10, $11, $14, $14, $17, and $22 plus tax. (Alexis’ prices are slightly different as her prices include the tax)
 They are available here at Norton’s Cove Studio, and also at Alexis Templeton Studio. |
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| I’m getting my things ready to bring to this event in St. John’s this coming weekend. I’ll be bringing the following pieces with me- if there’s anything else on the website that you’d like to get a closer look at, let me know, and I’ll bring it along. |
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| Dogberry Branch |
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| Newfoundland |
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| He Loves Me |
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| Minke Whales |
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| And snowflakes! A collaboration between myself & potter Alexis Templeton. |
These items are also available through email sales: Just send me a note with which items you’d like to have, and I can package it up and put it in the mail for you. I can process your Visa or MasterCard over the phone.
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| Crochet snowflakes were $2, now $0.75 each: just 2 left! Also (not shown) crochet wreaths and cats by Spindrift were $4.50 each, now $1.13 |
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| Originally $36, this necklace is now SOLD |
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| Lelli Unique Wire Jewellery was from $14 – $84, now SOLD |
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| Artsea Jewellery’s Stretchy Rings are now SOLD OUT |
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| Fish and Brewis clay bun warmers are now SOLD |
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| Recipe books now SOLD OUT |
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| Dark Tickle Jam gift sets now SOLD OUT |
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| Tinned Salt Fish now SOLD OUT Cream and Sugar Set now SOLD |
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| Teas, Maple Berry Syrups (sold out) , were from $3 to $7.90, now $0.75 to $1.98 These items are non-taxable |
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| Mugs SOLD | Small bowl SOLD |
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| Raku Clay Magnets were $8 now $2 each: ONLY SEA URCHINS REMAIN |
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| Books all 75% off original prices: were from $5-34.95, now $2.50 – $17.48 TITLES REMAINING: NL BOOK OF MUSTS | FLIGHT | WHALES & DOLPHINS OF NL | PUNISHING UGLY CHILDREN | THE DEVIL YOU DON’T KNOW | WERE 13.95 – 19.95, NOW 3.49 – 4.99 CDs and DVDs were$12.99 – $35, now $3.25 – 8.75 |
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| Candles were $5-$7.50, now SOLD |
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| Hockey Socks from Spindrift were $26, now SOLD |
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| Hat was $32, now $8 | Green Sprout Vamps were $26, now SOLD |
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| Xmas Stocking was $23, now SOLD |
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| Perfectly Pure Bath Products were from $5 to $20, now from SOLD OUT |
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| Elfshot Jewellery: The only product left in this display case now is the hafted beothic arrow necklaces, which were $35 each, now just $8.75 |
Well, it’s November already, and so it’s time to bump up our fall sale percentage to 40% off all gift-ware. Here’s what’s still available…
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| Bath Bombs & Lip Balm: were $5 each, now $3 each |
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| Christmas Stockings were $23 each now $13.80 each |
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| Elfshot necklaces, earrings: were from $25-$40 now $15-$24 |
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| Hat was $32 now $19.20 | Green Sprout socks were $26 now $15.60 | Grey Vamps were $20 now $12 |
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| Hockey Socks were $26 now $15.60 |
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| Books were from $5-34.95, now $3-20.97 |
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| Snowflakes were $2 each, now $1.20 each |
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| Cds and DVDs were from $12.99 – $35, now from $7.79 – $21 |
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| Stretchy Rings were $30 now $18 |
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| Soap was $5 each, now $3 each |
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| Bath Salts were $20/bag, now $12/bag |
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| Caplin Cat Toys were $14, now $8.40 | Jams were $25/set now $15 |
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| Fish & Brewis Bread Warmers were $20 now $12, Newfoundland Recipes book was $4.95, now $2.97 |
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| Lelli Unique Wire Jewellery was from $14 to $84 now $8.40 to $50.40 |
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| Dark Tickle Teas and Syrups were from $3 to $7.90, now $1.80 to $4.74 |
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| Mugs were $30 now $18 | Bowls were $25small & $60 large, now $15small & $36large |
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| Cream & Sugar set was $50 now $30 |
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| Clay magnets were $8 now $4.80each |
Norton’s Cove Studio has a selection of Alexis Templeton’s fine crystaline glazed iceberg pottery for sale. There are hanging ornaments, brooches, small plates, and large platters, all sure to be ooohed and aaahed over by all.
Available at her studio too, on Quidi Vidi Road (near Belbin’s) in St. John’s.
The View from Norton's Cove 